Dost Dost Na Raha (from the 1964 classic Sangam, sung by Mukesh and composed by Shankar-Jaikishan) tells a poignant tale…
Category: World Muslims
On the rise of nationalist parties and declining birth rates resulting in Islamophobia
On the rise of nationalist parties and declining birth rates We can no longer ignore the rise of nationalist parties…
From Nationalism to Extremism: How Fear and Scapegoating Threaten Diverse Societies
Loving one’s country, valuing one’s heritage, and protecting one’s culture are natural and necessary components of a healthy society. However,…
“Guests” in the Heart of Myanmar: A Monk’s Claim About Buddhism, Christianity and Islam
This is a translation and fact-check of a Burmese-language Facebook post that pushes back on a widely shared claim by…
Xenophobic bots turn their attacks on migrant children at school, yet videos remain online
Xenophobic bots turn their attacks on migrant children at school, yet videos remain online It marks a worrying trend in…
Systemic Media Bias and Double Standards in Reporting Crime. Selective Empathy and the Loss of Justice
A persistent global media pattern reveals double standards in crime reporting—often referred to as Islamophobic news practices. When a crime…
Panthay – Myanmar Chinese
Before discussing this topic, everyone needs to understand the history of ethnic categories recognized during the reigns of King Bodawpaya…
A Win–Win Solution for Refugees, Host Countries and the World. Article 5
Peace: The Only Lasting Solution to the Refugee Crisis “The greatest humanitarian achievement is not helping refugees after they flee—it…
A Win–Win Solution for Refugees, Host Countries and the World
Article 1 No One Chooses to Become a Refugee “Every refugee was once an ordinary person with an ordinary life.”…
Why Aung San was assassinated and Malaysia’s Tunku Abdul Rahman was alive? Historical Parallel: A Tale of Two Independence Leaders
Historical Parallel: A Tale of Two Independence Leaders When negotiating for independence from British rule, leaders often had to navigate…